2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Museum dedicated to literary greats of the Romantic Period is also the home in which Keats met his untimely end.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

A natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

Sealing couples' love since just after World War I.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

Postal archives over 150 years old offer a window into Singapore's culture and tradition.